She was born Feb. 14, 1921, at New Blaine to the late Oran B. and Emma Ann McReynolds Birkhead. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Dardanelle.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Joe Brewer; brothers, Lowell Birkhead, Wayne Birkhead and Keith Birkhead; and sister, Zola Pilgreen.

Survivors include three nephews, Dean Birkhead and wife, Janis, of Dardanelle, Larry Birkhead of Dallas, Texas, and Terry Pilgreen and wife, Sherri, of Wichita, Kan.; two nieces, Mavis Welsh and husband, Don, of Maumelle and Becky Birkhead of Springdale; five great-nieces and nephews, eight great-great-nieces and nephews and seven great-great-great-nieces and nephews.

Wanda was a lifelong resident of the Dardanelle community, with a temporary move to Wichita, Kan., when she worked for the Boeing Aircraft Company during World War II. She also was employed for many years at Love’s Flower Shop in Dardanelle.

Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 9, 2013, at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with Bro. Jim Benfer officiating. Visitation will be held after the service.